invigorate

[in-vig-uh-reyt]

verb (used with object)

invigorated, invigorating 

1. to give vigor to; fill with life and energy; energize.

   Synonyms: vitalize, strengthen

invigorate

/ ɪnˈvɪɡəˌreɪt /

verb

1. (tr) to give vitality and vigour to; animate; brace; refresh

   to be invigorated by fresh air

Other Word Forms

• invigoration noun
• invigorative adjective
• invigoratively adverb
• invigorator noun
• reinvigorate verb (used with object)
• reinvigoration noun
• uninvigorated adjective
• uninvigorative adjective
• uninvigoratively adverb
• invigoratingly adverb
• invigorating adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of invigorate¹

First recorded in 1640–50; in- ² + obsolete vigorate “invigorated”; vigor, -ate ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of invigorate¹

C17: from _in- ² + Latin vigor _vigour

Synonym Study

See animate.

Example Sentences

“One Battle After Another,” the name of Paul Thomas Anderson’s invigorating political thriller, would also make a fine title for the history of humankind.

From Los Angeles Times

Even for seasoned Oasis tour vets, the outpouring of goodwill and camaraderie between the band and fans has been invigorating.

From Los Angeles Times

Even so, seeing this influx of a younger fan base invigorated the band.

From Los Angeles Times

First and foremost among these is Jack O’Brien’s precise and invigorating direction, which treats the characters as our country cousins, never condescending to them, even at their laughable worst.

From Los Angeles Times

So the idea of doing something to push back against the president is quite invigorating and, no doubt, gratifying for Democratic partisans.

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Related Words

• energize 
• enliven 
• excite 
• galvanize 
• quicken 
• reinforce 
• rejuvenate 
• restore 
• revitalize 
• strengthen 
• vitalize 

When To Use

What does invigorate mean?

To invigorate is to fill with energy or a feeling of vitality, renewal, or refreshment.Invigorate is especially used in the context of things that make people feel “alive” or renewed or refreshed physically, mentally, and emotionally. Such a state or feeling can be called vigor, which is at the root of invigorate. A close synonym is vitality. In other words, to invigorate is to fill with vigor.Someone who feels this way can be described with the adjective invigorated, as in I feel really invigorated after that long, restful weekend. Something that invigorates can be described with the adjective invigorating, as in I love an invigorating swim in the ocean. Sometimes, invigorate is applied to things other than people to mean something like stimulate or boost, as in These measures are meant to invigorate the economy. Example: Being out in the sunshine invigorates me and makes me feel alive.